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A4R Water Beads sold via Amazon — recall

Consumer goods · United Kingdom · 2025-12-24
Hazard: Asphyxiation

A4R Water Beads pose an asphyxiation hazard

CountryUnited Kingdom
CategoryConsumer goods
Published2025-12-24
RetailerAmazon – The listing has been removed by the online marketplace.
Model identifiersBarcode: X001V59DJ5; ASIN: B0CHQVHH4L
CategoryToys
HazardAsphyxiation
Hazard descriptionThe product presents a high risk of asphyxiation. If the product is swallowed in its hydrated form, it can block a young child’s airway. _x000D_ OPSS has published a Product Safety Alert for water beads, which can be accessed at: https://www.gov.uk/product-safety-alerts-reports-recalls/product-safety-alert-water-beads-psa7.
Non-complianceGeneral Product Safety Regulations 2005
RemedyThe listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Amazon). We recommend owners stop using this product immediately and keep it out of the reach of young children. Contact the distributor you purchased from to request redress.
Recall number2512-0167
Official noticeView source ↗

What this means for sellers

Likely platform / channel actionsMarketplaces may delist the same or similar products, freeze or force-remove inventory (e.g. Amazon FBA) and notify past buyers; under GPSR regulators can require platforms to act within 2 working days.
Self-check for comparable productsSmall-part size/pull-force compliance; age grading and warning labels.
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